Cory Booker identifies three Democrats he says are 'stepping up'
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) highlighted Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Rep. James Talarico (D-TX), and former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper as three Democrats he sees as “leaders” in the party who are “stepping up” and prioritizing the people.
TL;DR
- Sen. Cory Booker highlighted Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Rep. James Talarico (D-TX), and former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper as Democratic "leaders."
- Booker stated the Democratic Party "desperately needs new leadership" and has "frustrations" with the party apparatus.
- He emphasized that trust is lacking within the party, but that the individuals he named are building trust with the American people.
- Talarico and Cooper are Democratic Senate candidates in Texas and North Carolina, respectively.
- Booker criticized the party's messaging strategy, stating, "You are not going to win this election just by what you’re against."
- The comments follow the release of the Democratic National Committee's 2024 autopsy report, which faced criticism.